SUNY Sullivan cuts seven positions

LOCH SHELDRAKE – SUNY Sullivan is cutting seven administrators, faculty and staff, and asking other employees to take an early-retirement package.

The cuts, which include the school’s assistant vice president for administrative services and human resources director, were approved by the Board of Trustees on March 21 and announced Wednesday morning.

“Tough decisions had to be made in order to begin next year with a responsible budget that invests in the future of SUNY Sullivan,” said Karin Hilgersom, who took over as president on Feb. 8.

“Most importantly these decisions have been made with what’s best, long-term, for our students and community.”

In addition to the administrative services and human resources positions, the college is also cutting a librarian; assistant professors for both its criminal justice and early childhood education programs; the director of student life; and a financial aid officer.